Wells Town, VT

Living in Wells Town

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Bikeability 5
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Walkability 19
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Commute 29
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Public Transit 5
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Affordability 81
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Public Safety 95
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Airports 19
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Hospitals 57
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Colleges 59
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Schools 41
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Residents

987 Population -296 (2010–19)
51  y Median Age +9 (2010–19)
27% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
70% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years36%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Caucasian98%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate32%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household70%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$69k Median Household Income +$25k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty +7% (2010–19)
33  mi Average Commute
97% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K25%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector73%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office24%
Service22%

Commute

Car, truck, or van91%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$159k Median Home Value -$12k (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$677 Median Monthly Rent +$129 (2010–19)
42% Owner-Occupied -8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached84%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home10%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier20%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K5%

House Heating Type

Electricity4%
Fuel oil, kerosene52%
LP gas22%
Wood19%

Crime

Violent Crime in Wells Town

United States45
Vermont20
Rutland County13

Property Crime in Wells Town

United States48
Vermont20
Rutland County10

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (51%)(43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump44%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 19 3 20
Feb 22 3 14
Mar 31 3 14
Apr 44 4 3
May 56 4 0
Jun 65 4 0
Jul 69 4 0
Aug 67 4 0
Sep 59 4 0
Oct 47 4 0
Nov 37 4 4
Dec 25 3 15

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wells Town

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding47
Tornado6
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Wells Town, VT

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Wells Town, VT

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Lihigh School
6 miles, NW
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Long Trail School
13 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Wells Town, VT

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Castleton University
11 miles, N
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College of St Joseph
14 miles, NE
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Bennington College
36 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Wells Town, VT

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Glens Falls Hospital
25 miles, W
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Springfield Hospital
36 miles, E
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Grace Cottage Hospital
38 miles, SE

Airports

Airports near Wells Town, VT

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Manchester Airport
95 miles, E